Brexit presentation Buena Vista Pétanca
U3A Axarquia are hosting a presentation
by Myra Cecilla Azzopardi of the
Citizens Advice Bureau Spain. The title
is ‘Brexit and how it will affect you here
in Spain the story so far’. It will be held
on Friday April 13 at 11am at the
Restaurante Parquesol, El Morche,
Torrox Costa. Myra has examined in
detail the UK/EU joint agreement issued
last year and is well qualified to provide
reliable, independent advice on your
acquired rights, freedoms and residential
status as a European citizen. Myra will
also be talking about the advice and
assistance the CAB can offer on other
issues. This will not be a debate on the
rights and wrongs of Brexit. The event is
open to everyone, not just U3A members
and is free of charge. There is plenty of
parking opposite the Restaurante
Parquesol in El Morche. The Annual Founder’s Trophy
competition took place recently at
Torrox Park. The winners were Jill
Parsons and Keith Bourne with 3 wins
and +6 points. Runners up were Sue Cole
Almijara Bowls
Last month saw the conclusion of the
Mens Club Singles competition. It was
split into four leagues of seven players.
The day started well but the weather
deteriorated so the decision was taken to
hold the semi finals and finals on a later
date. On Friday March 9 the four leagues
winners, Jim Whitworth, Phil Gardiner,
John Wayne and Paul Evans, took part
(next to Ruta 34 motorcycle shop). Free
entry, plenty of parking. Margaret is a
self-taught artist (retired secretary). She
and Sergio Charney with 2 wins and +16
points. In the photo left to right Sue
Cole, Sergio Charney, Jill Parsons, Keith
Bourne. Thanks to Len Warwick who
organised the event. was born in Bristol, England, and has
been painting and drawing all her life.
She has entered many competitions with
success at local and national level and
over 400 of her works have been sold
throughout the UK, Europe, North
America and Australia.
Charity Presentation Lux Mundi trip
The Club International de Nerja has
been established for 43 years and has
owned its present premises in c/ San
Juan for 30 years. It is a social and
cultural club which is non-profit making.
Each year a nominated charity receives a
donation of any money raised through
Raffles and such-like during the previous
year. For 2017 the nominated charity was
The Association Taller de la Amistad in
Nerja. The association was founded in
1996 to work with adolescents with
special needs. In recent years its work
has extended to include younger age
groups. It has worked alongside foreign Recently a full bus of friends of Lux
Mundi, Torre del Mar, accompanied by
Carolyn Bowen set off on a beautiful, but
chilly morning for a trip to Zahara de la
Sierra and Ronda. Zahara de la Sierra is
reputed to be one of the ten most
picturesque white villages in Spain and it
The semi finalists, Jim Whitworth, John
Wayne, Phil Gardiner and Paul Evans
in the semi finals. Jim being drawn
against John and Phil against Paul. The
winners of these matches played in an
Vanessa Evans, Club Vice-President,
presenting the winner’s trophy to Paul Evans.
eight end final – John Wayne playing
Paul Evans. In a close fought match Paul
eventually came out the winner on the
last end. The presentation of the trophy
was undertaken by Paul’s “better half”
Vanessa Evans.
residents and associations and has been
able to extend its schedule and various
activities. On February 20,